Scholarships & Bursaries 2026

ABBOTSFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY

ABLE CRESTING & EMBROIDERY

Able Cresting is a family-owned and operated company located in Abbotsford, BC. They provide branded clothing and promotional items to customers across the country. Offering products from Canada’s leading suppliers of uniforms, corporate wear, and advertising specialties, Able provides knowledgeable advice and truly exceptional customer service. Able Cresting has produced ACS and Knights clothing for years and they are happy to present an award to a student athlete.

Believe to Achieve 2023 Bursary (The Jenner family)

BRABER EQUIPMENT LTD.

Braber Equipment is a third generation family-owned business. In 1969, BE started out as a wholesaler of European whole goods to the Canadian market. With a focus on providing strong service and high quality products, BE grew from a team of four people to over 400 people and eight distribution warehouses worldwide in agriculture, industrial, and power equipment. The original goal of providing quality service and exceptional products is still with them today. The company provides a scholarship for an ACS graduate who has financial need in post-secondary education in a technical or vocational program.

CANEX BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.

Canex opened for business in Chilliwack in the fall of 1983, servicing both the retail and the contractor markets. Canex from its inception intended to offer a local competitive alternative to the existing choice for the consumer within the Chilliwack community. The business was fostered from competitive pricing but more importantly, a penchant for customer satisfaction. Canex business clientele evolved into a mix focusing predominantly on the contractor and developer sectors and the agricultural community. Canex Building Supplies offers an award to a graduating student who displays strength of character and commitment to a post-secondary education.

Clearbrook Grain & Milling Co. Ltd.

Established in 1953, Clearbrook Grain & Milling is BC’s longest standing, privately owned feed milling company. Being community minded is a priority. Not only are they dedicated to supporting family farm success but also to the local agricultural industry. An important element of their company’s culture is the value of education. This is reflected in their focus on internal professional growth and development as well as in the positions they offer, many of which require advanced schooling and technical training. Therefore, an integral part of Clearbrook Grain & Milling’s commitment to the community is aiding students to continue their education in the area of agriculture and business through scholarships.

Cornerstone Engineering Bursary

Cornerstone Geo-Structural Engineering Ltd. is a Christian-based, family-owned consulting firm that has been serving clients since 2008. Based in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, they specialize in structural, geotechnical, and civil engineering for residential projects, ranging from small additions to full subdivisions and multi-family developments. At Cornerstone, they pride themselves on delivering quality work with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to giving back to the community. Cornerstone Engineering is proud to support a student with financial need who is studying engineering.

CORNERSTONE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Cornerstone Professional Accountants is devoted to providing superior service and value to many businesses, non-profits, and individuals. They have the experience to fulfill the ongoing and strategic needs of clients across a wide spectrum–from individuals and small contractors, to larger family farms and manufacturing operations. The Cornerstone team believes strongly in the value of a Christian education and in supporting both ACS and its graduates. Each year Cornerstone provides two awards for ACS graduates who are planning to study business or will attend a Christian post-secondary institution.

CORPUS MANAGEMENT GROUP

Corpus Management Group (CMG) manages the operations of 30+ companies and subsidiaries in the fields of agriculture, aggregates, property development & holdings, financial services, and industrial and farming equipment sales and rentals. Guided by its corporate principles of integrity, partnership, reliability, and philanthropy, CMG prides itself on its active pursuit of environmental and social stewardship. Corpus Management Group offers a bursary award to a student continuing their education in the area of agriculture or business.

CRKG LLP CPA

CRKG LLP CPAs are a local accounting firm with offices located in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. CRKG LLP provides accounting, taxation, and consulting services to a variety of owner managed commercial operations, primary-producer farms, agri-businesses, and not-for-profits throughout the Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland. CRKG LLP is proud to partner with Abbotsford Christian School and offers a bursary award to a student continuing their post-secondary education in the area of accounting or business.

DairySmart nutrition west

DairySmart Nutrition is an independent group of consulting ruminant nutritionists in Canada, helping dairy producers achieve a balanced approach to livestock nutrition and management. They are driven to help dairy farmers profitably produce high quality milk from well-cared-for cows using sustainable practices. Their team has a diverse knowledge base and thrive in a culture that promotes sharing information, innovation and problem solving for clients and the industry as a whole. For an industry to be successful long-term, it must be renewed with the bright and innovative minds of the next generation. We are excited to offer this award to a student entering a two or four year program focusing on animal, agricultural, or biological sciences.

DIRECT HEAT / J&J CLEANING SERVICES

Direct Heat / J&J Cleaning Services is a family owned and operated business and has been servicing the Fraser Valley since 1976. The business has supported ACS students through scholarships and bursaries for many years. A scholarship is awarded to an ACS graduate with financial need who exemplifies strong character, an excellent work ethic, and a positive outlook on life.

Fictorie Construction Bursary

Fictorie Construction was founded in 2007, and is family owned and operated. Working on a wide range of projects in the Fraser Valley and beyond, they have built an excellent reputation in the construction industry. They are committed to enabling their employees to grow in their gifts, gain valuable experience, and further advance their skills through apprenticeship programs. Fictorie Construction is pleased to present an award to an ACS graduate who displays a strength of character and is entering the construction industry.

FRASERWAY RV

With roots deeply embedded in Abbotsford since 1969, Fraserway RV has grown to 13 locations coast-to-coast, becoming Canada’s only national RV dealership. They believe in investing in the future and are proud to participate with ACS by supporting students in the local community. This award is intended to encourage the next generation of Canadians to take a bold step forward, to defy convention, go beyond the status quo, and become the engineers of a better Canada. This award is granted to a graduating student with a C+ average or higher, with plans towards a technical or marketing post-secondary education, or who is participating on a missions trip, and who have given their best effort while demonstrating a positive attitude towards their school program, their teachers, and fellow students.

FRICIA CONSTRUCTION INC.

Since 1976, Fricia Construction has amassed a wide range of experience in different types of building projects including residential, warehousing, churches, and school buildings. The quality of their work is world-class and highly recognized in the community. Each year, Fricia Construction is pleased to present an award to an ACS graduate who is entering the construction industry by way of engineering, architecture, or business administration.

GREG WALTON – BC FARM & RANCH REALTY

BC Farm & Ranch Realty is a family owned and operated real estate company focused on selling acreage and agricultural properties. Based in Abbotsford and proudly serving clients since 1999, they specialize in all types of agricultural real estate including acreages, hobby farms, bare land, estate properties, commercial farms, equestrian properties, and more. With many connections to ACS, they are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the ACS community. Greg and BC Farm & Ranch Realty are proud to support a graduating student pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture or a related field through this bursary award.

THE GROUNDS GUYS

The Grounds Guys of Abbotsford is a locally owned franchise in the landscape sector that has built its presence in the community with a culture of respect, hard work, and quality of product since 2012. As part of a larger community of residential service brands (Neighbourly.ca), their goal is to proactively meet the needs of clients in the outdoor maintenance of their residential and commercial properties. They are proud to support ACS in their mission to educate students and prepare them for involvement in the community and understand the grand impact students can have on the world as they leave ACS. The Grounds Guys is proud to award two bursaries for students who are going into trade school.

HEIDELBERG LANDSCAPING LTD.

Based in Abbotsford and serving BC’s Lower Mainland, Heidelberg Landscaping is a natural choice for builders. Building on Dutch tradition and two generations of family experience, Heidelberg has been providing superior landscape work since its initial days in 1978, when it consisted of one man and a tractor. Heidelberg Landscaping provides an award for an ACS graduate who is pursuing horticulture related studies or has financial need in post-secondary education.

HUB MOTOR SERVICE (SIEMENS GARAGE LTD.)

Hub Motor Service (Siemens Garage Ltd.) has been family owned and operated since 1954. Peter and Mary Siemens, along with their 10 children, moved from Strathmore, Alberta to Abbotsford in 1951. Peter and Mary had immigrated to Canada as teenagers from a Mennonite community in Russia. Christian education has always been an important value for the Siemens family. Several of our ACS students have worked at Hub Motors over the years, learning important skills in customer service, business, and mechanics. Hub Motors provides a scholarship each year to support a student who has need for post-secondary support and who has made a positive contribution to the ACS community.

The International Student Overcomer Award

The ACS international department would like to acknowledge the significant obstacles that international students need to overcome to be successful in their studies here in Canada. First, they must acquire a new language. Then, every day at school, they need to be able to study and learn in that language, while adjusting to a new culture. Beyond this, they earnestly try to make new friendships with their peers and find ways to join a new school community. We honour all of our students for their courage to come here and study in Canada.

J & D FARMERS DAIRY SERVICE LTD.

Since 1969, J&D Farmers Dairy Service Ltd. has been serving the dairy industry in BC. With a location in Abbotsford and one in Enderby, they are proud to offer the most comprehensive lines of dairy equipment and aftermarket supplies available today. From barn design to installation, J&D Farmers Dairy Service is there for your project from day one, and with 24/7 service from highly trained technicians, will keep your business going 365 days of the year. J&D is pleased to present a bursary award to a graduating student who displays strength of character and commitment to a post-secondary education in the area of agriculture, dairy, or ag-business.

Jack and Alice Van Dyke

Throughout their years of raising children, Jack and Alice have always supported and benefited from the Christ-centered education provided by ACS, including its support for persons with disabilities. Their four children attended ACS, and after graduation have flourished and gone on to post-secondary education. Through this bursary, they hope to encourage students to continue their studies in Christian colleges and universities and return as graduates to influence Canadian society. Some may even come back to assist ACS to continue its legacy into the next generation.

Jack Koning Memorial Bursary

Jack Koning was hired as the music teacher at Abbotsford Christian School in 1977. He started teaching all grades, but as the school grew, he eventually became the secondary band and choral teacher. He held that position until 2001, when his declining health forced him to take an indefinite leave. Jack was always able to draw the absolute best out of his students. He demanded excellence, which was evident at every concert or event the students played at. His bands would regularly score gold ratings at festivals, and went on many exciting band trips where they would perform at different venues around North America. Jack’s passion for music education, the advancement of art, his pursuit of excellence, and love for the Lord was evident in the way he carried himself every day. After years of deteriorating health, endless doctors appointments, and a short battle with cancer, Jack went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2022. The Jack Koning Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to graduates pursuing a post-secondary music, music education, or worship arts degree. Continuing Jack’s legacy has been made possible by his widow, Sieglinde Koning.

JOHN KAMPMAN MEMORIAL

John Kampman was one of ACS’ first staff members and served as an administrator at the school from 1955 to 1993. John was very well respected by the ACS community and was seen as a calm, thoughtful, articulate, and intelligent man who exuded a quiet strength. One of his former staff members described him as, “Having the right mixture of striving for the ideal and common sense.” John Kampman’s vision was that Christian education belonged to all believers. Many of Mr. Kampman’s children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and now great grandchildren, have walked the halls of ACS as students and staff. He passed away March 3, 2011, but his legacy lives on. Each year the John Kampman Memorial Award is granted to a student who exemplifies the mission of ACS.

LLT LLP Chartered Professional Accountants

LLT LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a well-established accounting firm based in Chilliwack. Founded by Casey Langbroek in the late 1970s, LLT LLP has grown significantly over the years, evolving from a small practice into a partnership with multiple partners and a substantial staff. One of the partners, David Langbroek CPA CGA, is an ACS alumni. Their approach is client-focused, aiming to relieve the stress associated with financial management and help businesses make informed decisions to achieve their goals. LLT LLP is deeply involved in the community, supporting various local initiatives and encouraging their staff to participate in community activities. The LLT bursary is awarded to a student who shows academic aptitude particularly towards math, accounting, or business studies.

The Louise Riezebos Memorial Bursary

Louise Riezebos was an educational assistant at ACS middle school from 2015 to 2022. She very much had a heart for LSS students and ACS’ learning support services program. Her family has decided to continue a legacy in her name for those students who share her heart for diverse students. This bursary is given to students who have engaged in our learning support services program or are interested in entering a post-second­ary program related to inclusive education or counselling.

Northern Lites Industries Ltd

Northern Lites Industries Ltd. is pleased to present a scholarship to an ACS Student who is pursuing a career in construction, mechanics, or trades.

NOVA KITCHENS & CUSTOM CABINETS LTD.

Nova Kitchens & Custom Cabinets LTD manufactures custom cabinets in any size or style to suit your individual needs, using only the finest materials and hardware. They have been anchored in the community in the same location as one of the premium cabinet manufacturers in the Lower Mainland for the past 38 years, providing service all over the Fraser Valley, as well as the Okanagan, Whistler, and Vancouver Island. The company’s mission is to provide exceptional service that meets the individual needs of customers, using only the highest quality products to produce a stylish and functional design. Nova Kitchens is pleased to present an award to a student who has financial need in their post-secondary pursuit.

NUTRIVA GROUP

Nutriva is a group of grassroots businesses with a focus on innovation in the dairy, egg, and beef categories. The business is structured around three pillars: feed, farm, and food, and is driven by the purpose of improving health and well-being; and a vision of making a difference for the common good. Nutriva Group believes in the impact that ACS is having on the city of Abbotsford and the local community. As a result, Nutriva Group is pleased to present an award to a student entering a two or four year program who has shown a high level of effort in their classes and extracurricular and community involvement.

PAULINE VAN BIERT MEMORIAL

Pauline Van Biert was a teacher at ACS Elementary for many years. She was a “lifelong learner” who mastered French and Spanish in addition to some Latin. She enjoyed learning about the cultures of the places she visited and worked in, learned the botanical names for flora and fauna of various regions, and loved knowing how things worked. After her retirement in 1988, she combined her passions by teaching the children of missionary families in Nigeria, Liberia, and Chuuk (part of Micronesia). Pauline passed away in 2006 and left a legacy of commitment to teaching through this award for a deserving graduate.

Peter Kingma Family Foundation

All five of Peter and Sherry Kingma’s children were educated at ACS and the family continues to highly value Christian education. Peter began his career as a drywaller and from there got into home building and land development with his brother. Many of Peter’s children have also entered the construction industry. The P. Kingma Family Foundation is pleased to present two bursaries to deserving graduates pursuing education and training in the field of construction, as well as two bursaries to students who lead on the worship team and are continuing their education in music.

Polar Electric Bursary

Since 1990, Polar Electric Inc. has proudly served the Lower Mainland, from Vancouver to Hope. They specialize in large scale multi-family wood frame construction, commercial projects, and tenant improvements. They happily employ apprentices of all levels, encouraging them to continue their education with Skilled Trades BC to become Red Seal electricians. Polar Electric is a firm believer that skilled trade workers are imperative to the community and workforce. This bursary is for an ACS graduate who is looking to join one of the 90 Skilled Trades, recognized by Skilled Trades BC.

Ralph & Grace Terpstra Scholarship Fund

Ralph and Grace Terpstra and family are long time committed supporters of Christian education – from being founding members of Delta Christian School in 1953 to serving as a student, teacher, board member, and committee member in various Christian schools across BC. They have especially appreciated ACS for the love and support shown to a member of their family—a young mom of four ACS students—who went through a battle with cancer. They are thankful for the opportunity to support a student who has shown determination, a strong work ethic, and who is pursuing a future in the trades.

RITCHIE-SMITH FEEDS INC.

Ritchie-Smith Feeds is dedicated to building long-term customer relationships based on trust, value, and exceptional service. Being locally owned and operated, their team works hard each day to make a difference for customers, colleagues, and the communities that they work in. Guided by their values and commitment to the agricultural community, their aim is to provide best-in-class service, products, and innovations. Ritchie-Smith is committed to supporting a strong, progressive, and sustainable agricultural industry, and providing fulfilling careers while creating a positive impact in the community. The Ritchie-Smith Feeds Scholarship is awarded to an ACS student who maintains a B average or better and demonstrates a significant contribution to school and community.

SANDRA ELGERSMA MEMORIAL

Sandra Elgersma was the elementary music teacher at ACS from 1988–2013. Sandra’s love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived her life every day. For 25 years, Sandra shared her love of music with the children of ACS and taught them to develop the gifts God gave them. Even though Sandra faced significant health challenges in her life, her faith kept her strong. Sandra devoted her life to her passion for music and to her calling to teach. Sandra was called home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2013. Our school and our students will continue to benefit from Sandra’s love and commitment for many years. Through Christian Stewardship Services, Sandra ensured that the things that were important to her during her life were also recognized in her estate plans. Part of her estate gift has been set aside as an endowment that will provide for an ongoing bursary. The bursary is awarded to graduates pursuing post-secondary music education.

STEVEN SHEAD MEMORIAL AWARD

Steven Shead was a student at ACS and passed away November 11, 2003 as a result of a traffic accident. He was remembered for his love of music, hockey, work, and friends. Steven “bloomed where he was planted.” He had a wonderful sense of humour and is remembered fondly by the ACS staff and teachers. Each year, the Steven Shead Memorial Award is granted to an ACS graduate who plans to enter the medical field.

TIMMERMANS LANDSCAPING LTD.

Timmermans Landscaping is a family-based company, established in 1977. We provide commercial/residential landscape construction, primarily in BC. We enjoy the joys and challenges of everything from crane jobs on 40 storey high-rises in downtown Vancouver, to basics of pulling weeds for our neighbours.

Our hope is to bless a student so they may continue the good works of our heavenly Father in their walk with Christ moving forward.

TIMMERMANS TREE SERVICE

Timmermans Tree Service is a branch of Timmermans landscaping. Rooted in the Fraser Valley community, we provide tree service such as tree removal, hedging, pruning, stump removal, new tree/hedge installations. Timmermans Tree Service provides a bursary to an ACS graduate who is pursuing further education.

Jeremiah 17: 7-8
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”